Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Stockton.
🏘️ Community
Lottery officials announced that scratchers sold in Visalia, Stockton, and Lathrop produced $2 million prizes on Sept.
29 — a Stockton shopper won at a 7 Eleven on Carolyn Weston Blvd. The wins continue to support public school programs statewide.
🎓 Education
University of the Pacific jumped 18 places in U.S. News rankings, reaching 121st out of 422 schools and entering the top 30% nationally.
The school credited its low student-to-faculty ratio + high graduate earnings for the leap while planning new programs for upcoming students.
🌲 Environment
Stockton residents can download five mobile apps that provide real-time updates on wildfire safety, including fire activity, air quality (evacuation zones and power outages) during this wildfire season.
These tools help locals stay prepared if conditions change.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill to fund Delta levee repairs on Sept.
29, saying that more than $170M in the state budget already covers such projects. Stockton Sen. Jerry McNerney called the move disappointing but stressed that continued investments are needed to address a $3.3B repair gap.
🏥 Health
Health officials noted that California has reported 10 brain-eating amoeba cases since 1935, placing it among states with higher totals despite infections being extremely rare.
Residents should use nose clips or keep their head above water when swimming in warm freshwater lakes (precautions can reduce risk).
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